Dixie Highway Viaduct Project Delay. The latest target date for crews to start the viaduct drainage system project was Thursday, June 18, but the date has been pushed back at least a month after crews discovered a utility conflict that has to be resolved before the drainage project can begin. Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Village announces more delay for Dixie Highway viaduct project because of utility conflict
Homewood officials announced Monday, June 15, that the Dixie Highway viaduct drainage project will be delayed further after crews discovered a utility conflict that has to be resolved before construction can begin. The village was notified by the Illinois Department of Transportation that the contractor, Iroquois Paving, will suspend work[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 14: Pride Fest, Fido’s Landing, Flossmoor townhomes, Halsted building purchase, viaduct project delay, Homewood TOD development community meeting, petting zoo, fishing derby
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Monday, June 15 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda can be viewed here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Flossmoor[Read More…]
06.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Drama Group Presents ‘Clyde’s.’ The Drama Group’s production of Tony Award-winning “Clyde’s” will be presented at 2 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. This show has an R rating for strong language, adult themes and explicit sexual references. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and[Read More…]
06.13.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Shred Day. Free community recycling event hosted by Rep. William Davis and community partners from 9 a.m. to noon at 1912 W. 174th St. in East Hazel Crest. The event will offer secure document shredding, electronic recycling and prescription drug disposal services. Learn more about the requirements and the types[Read More…]
Dixie Highway viaduct closure now set for June 18
Homewood officials announced Thursday, June 11, that the closure of Dixie Highway at the viaduct is scheduled for Thursday, June 18. The closure originally was set to begin June 8, then was pushed back to June 11. The contractor’s crews are doing preliminary work and assessments before the construction project[Read More…]
06.12.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, June 12 Dixie Highway Viaduct Project Delay. Homewood Public Works was notified by Iroquois Paving and Illinois Department of Transportation that the start of the planned road closure at the Dixie Highway viaduct has been delayed until Thursday, June 18. Homewood Traffic Alert. Homewood Public Works announced that pavement[Read More…]
Beyond the Book launches publishing imprint for independent writers
Seven months after opening in downtown Homewood, Beyond the Book bookstore launched its own publishing company in May, according to owner Tenia Davis. Beyond the Book Press is “a new publishing imprint dedicated to helping aspiring and established authors bring their stories, expertise and ideas to life,” Davis said. Davis said there[Read More…]
06.10.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5[Read More…]
06.10.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct is now expected to begin Thursday, June 11. The 90-day closure of the viaduct to traffic will require motorists to take detour routes, one of which will follow 175th Street, Governors Highway and[Read More…]
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